Recall 96V175000: 1990–1994 Mercedes-Benz 500 and 4 other models
- Report received
- Sep 19, 1996
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-benz usa, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 28,874vehicles
- Model years
- 1990–1994, 1996
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
If one of the headlamp wiper arms becomes misaligned, the wiper balde can lodge in the groove under the headlamp. If the washers are activated with the wiper blade in the misaligned and lodged position, the washer pump will run continuously expelling all available fluid.
Possible consequence
Pump operation in the absence of fluid can cause the pump to overheat and cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump on these vehicles.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1991 Mercedes-Benz 30019 complaints
- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 30022 complaints
- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 30039 complaints
- 1994 Mercedes-Benz 32049 complaints
- 1990 Mercedes-Benz 5001 complaints
- 1991 Mercedes-Benz 5000 complaints
- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 50015 complaints
- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 50023 complaints
- 1994 Mercedes-Benz 5006 complaints
- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 6006 complaints
- 1994 Mercedes-Benz 6008 complaints
- 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL Class2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.